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Hepatoprotective Effects of Andrographis paniculata against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Damage

  • Rana, A.C.;Avadhoot, Y.
    • Archives of Pharmacal Research
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.93-95
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    • 1991
  • Alcoholic extract of the leaves of Andrographis paniculata Ness (=AAP) was obtained by cold maceration. A dose of 300 mg/kg $(1/6of\;LD_{50})$ of the extract was selected to study hepatoprotective action against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage. The extract was found to be effective in preventing liver damage which was evident by morphological, biochemical and functional parameters.

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Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Chitosan Oligosaccharides Produced by Bioreactor

  • Park, Pyo-Jam;Byun, Hee-Guk;Kim, Se-Kwon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.241-242
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    • 2001
  • Chitosan, a deacetylated derivative of chitin, is one of the abundant resources, and its biological properties such as antibactierial activity, hypocholesterolemic activity, and hypertensive action are remarked. However, increasing attention has recently been yen to converting chitosan to its oligosaccharides because they possess various functional properties like antitumor activity, immune-enhancing effects, enhancing protective effects against infection with some pathogens in mice, antifungal activity, and antimicrobial activity (Jeon et al., 2001). (omitted)

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Subscriber Line Maintenance Operations System (SLMOS) (전화국 시험실업무 자동화 시스템개발)

  • 강성수;김동수
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Communication Sciences Conference
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    • 1983.10a
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    • pp.118-123
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    • 1983
  • A minicomputer system with the purpose of automations the operations of a Repair Service Bureau is described. SLMOS automates three major functional areas-administration, testing, and report senerations In the administration of repair sevice SLMOS performs a database maintenance functions alons with trouble collection and tracking. Trough ALT, automated testing of customer lines is performed, and the results of the test are utilized to dertermine the action taken to effect a repair. Certain problem areas may be detected and corrected by using the reports senerated by Trouble Report statics and Analysis System.

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Hepatoprotective Effect of Vitex negundo against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Damage

  • Avadhoot, Y.;Rana, A.C.
    • Archives of Pharmacal Research
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.96-98
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    • 1991
  • Alcoholic extract of the seeds of Vitex negundo Linn. was obtained by cold maceration. A dose of 250 mg/kg $(1/6\;of\;LD_{50})$ of the extract was selected to study the hepatoprotective action against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage. The extract was found to be effective in preventing liver damage which was evident by morphological, biochemical and functional parameters.

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TREATMENT OF CONDYLAR FRACTURE (하악골 과두골절의 처치)

  • Cho, Byoung-Ouck;Lee, Yong-Chan;Kim, Tae-Young;Nam, Jong-Hoon
    • Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 1989
  • This is a report of comparison of condyle fracture treatment by functional treatment and surgical treatment. In cases of functional therapy, mode of action of Activator that we used; By fulcrum of posterior teeth, the mandibular elevators of the opposite side cause the gap in the dental arches to be reduced, while the mandible performs a rotational movement about the fulcrum during which the fracture surface of the large fragment moves downward. Condylar fractures are often seen in association with fractures of other regions of the mandible. In our department, such cases were treated by miniplate and intramaxillary fixation. Surgical treatment of fractures of the mandible condylar were treated by intraoral approach. The result were drawn as follows : 1. Lateral displacement of condyle ; functional therapy with activator. 2. Compound fracture ; miniplate osteosynthesis and physiotherapy. 3. Anteriormedially displacement ; surgical treatment.

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Operative Treatment of Ipsilateral Fractures of Clavicle and Scapula (동측에 발생한 쇄골 골절과 견갑골 골절의 수술적 치료)

  • Park Jung Ho;Suh Seung Woo;Park Sang Won;Lee Kwang Suk
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.46-50
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    • 1998
  • The superior shoulder suspensory complex is composed of glenoid fossa, coracoid process, coracoclavicular ligament, distal clavicle, acromioclavicular ligament, acromion. Traumatic double disruptions of this complex lose its suspensory action on the shoulder joint and result in functional loss and deformity. Careful radiologic evaluation and appropriate management are required for injuries to this complex. Ipsilateral fractures of clavicle and scapula create unstable anatomic situation on shoulder joint. Conservative treatment usually fails to achieve good functional recovery due to rotator cuff weakness, nonunion, delayed union, malunion and neurovascular injury. Authors studied the result of operative treatment of ipsilateral clavicle and scapular fractures to prevent such complications. Seven cases were treated with open reduction and internal fixations of clavicle alone or clavicle and scapula simultaneously and followed up for nineteen months(twelve months - thirty-eight months). All but one patient showed good or excellent functional result according to the scoring system of Rowe. Poor result was developed in the case which had brain injury. Rigid fixations of clavicle alone or clavicle and scapular fractures both can achieve stable reduction of the fractures and prevent sequelae. We concluded that operative treatment of ipsilateral fractures of clavicle and scapula is safe and yields predictable good results.

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Modified constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for the Elderly With Parkinson's Disease: A Preliminary Study (파킨슨병 노인을 위한 수정된 강제-유도운동치료: 사전연구)

  • Hwang, Su-Jin;Hong, Young-Ju;Yoo, In-Gyu;Jeon, Hye-Seon
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.70-78
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    • 2009
  • This study was designed to examine a 3-week modified constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) to the less-affected arm of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) would improve function of the more-affected arm in PD. The subjects were 6 institutional older adults with PD and clients of the social welfare facilities. The subjects (2 men, 4 women) ranged in age from 66 to 90 years (mean age 77.2 yrs). Three clinical tests were used to determine the improvement of functional activity between before and after modified CIMT. The tests included Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS). Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), and Action Research Arm Test (ARAT). There were significantly differences after the modified CIMT for time performance in WMFT and pinch in ARAT (p<.05), No significant difference was noted after the modified CIMT for UPDRS and functional ability scale in WMFT. Therefore, the modified CIMT might improve time performance and is available to therapeutic program helping them improve functional ability for upper extremity in Parkinson's disease.

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An experimental study on the durability evaluation of concrete applied functional nano composite inorganic activated carbon based coatings (기능성 나노복합 무기질 활성탄계 표면 처리제를 적용한 콘크리트의 내구성능 평가에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Yang, Gi-Young;Jang, Seog-Jae;Baek, Jong-Myeong
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2006.11b
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    • pp.1385-1390
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    • 2006
  • Concrete structure can be deteriorated by ingress of moisture and aggressive agents. To maintain the sound performance of concrete structure during the service life, it needs to protect concrete from ingress of moisture and aggressive agents before arising deterioration of concrete. Protection of concrete is possible by surface treatment. In this study, durability of the functional nano composite inorganic activated carbon based coatings which can provide a barrier against the ingress of moisture or aggressive ions to concrete is discussed. For the durability evaluation of the coatings, fine void structure evaluation test, chloride penetration acceleration test, accelerated carbonation test, freezing and thawing test, and the accelerated test of chemical erosion are conducted. As the result of this study, the functional nano composite inorganic activated carbon based coatings which became one formed complex compound with adsorption and porosity on concrete surface, had an effect on the function of far infrared radiation, antimicrobial action, air cleaning, airing assurance, and the interception of moisture of deterioration factor, chloride ion, carbon dioxide, sulfate, and so on.

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The Convergence of Habermas' Communicative Action Theory and Public Relations (하버마스 의사소통 합리성과 PR커뮤니케이션 의미의 확장)

  • Kim, Yung-Wook
    • Korean journal of communication and information
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    • v.30
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    • pp.89-119
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this essay is to converge the theory of communicative action Into the new paradigm of 'public relations democracy.' The notions of communicative action rationality, the public sphere, and deliberative democracy led new public relations paradigm approaches including meaning sharing, media access enlargement, and theoretical ramifications for the powerless. As Habermas prospected the power of comprehensive rationality to solve post-capitalist problems, the paradigm of public relations democracy visions the new era of public relations equipped with rhetorical and critical approaches. The new paradigm tries to overcome functional fallacy and embraces the concept of public interest. The paradigm of public relations democracy aims at integrating all three levels of public relations activities such as individual, organizational, and social levels, and pursues to enlarge the public sphere through increasing communicative actions and resolving social conflicts. Habermas's critical theory exhibits an opportunity for public relations theory building.

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Antifungal Mechanism of Action of Lauryl Betaine Against Skin-Associated Fungus Malassezia restricta

  • Do, Eunsoo;Lee, Hyun Gee;Park, Minji;Cho, Yong-Joon;Kim, Dong Hyeun;Park, Se-Ho;Eun, Daekyung;Park, Taehun;An, Susun;Jung, Won Hee
    • Mycobiology
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    • v.47 no.2
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    • pp.242-249
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    • 2019
  • Betaine derivatives are considered major ingredients of shampoos and are commonly used as antistatic and viscosity-increasing agents. Several studies have also suggested that betaine derivatives can be used as antimicrobial agents. However, the antifungal activity and mechanism of action of betaine derivatives have not yet been fully understood. In this study, we investigated the antifungal activity of six betaine derivatives against Malassezia restricta, which is the most frequently isolated fungus from the human skin and is implicated in the development of dandruff. We found that, among the six betaine derivatives, lauryl betaine showed the most potent antifungal activity. The mechanism of action of lauryl betaine was studied mainly using another phylogenetically close model fungal organism, Cryptococcus neoformans, because of a lack of available genetic manipulation and functional genomics tools for M. restricta. Our genome-wide reverse genetic screening method using the C. neoformans gene deletion mutant library showed that the mutants with mutations in genes for cell membrane synthesis and integrity, particularly ergosterol synthesis, are highly sensitive to lauryl betaine. Furthermore, transcriptome changes in both C. neoformans and M. restricta cells grown in the presence of lauryl betaine were analyzed and the results indicated that the compound mainly affected cell membrane synthesis, particularly ergosterol synthesis. Overall, our data demonstrated that lauryl betaine influences ergosterol synthesis in C. neoformans and that the compound exerts a similar mechanism of action on M. restricta.